MFA Department Begins 2021 with Multiple Triumphs
Converse is extremely proud of the following MFA students and graduates for their recent accomplishments. They were led by our illustrious MFA faculty members Susan Tekulve, Tyree Daye, and Denise …
The MAT in Art Education at Converse prepares the graduate student who is seeking initial teacher certification through courses pertaining to all areas included in teaching art students. The focus is on developing curricula and providing appropriate instructional methods for teaching art in grades Pre-K-12, as well as identifying and appropriately serving students in special populations (gifted, underachievers, minorities, students with disabilities). Adding to past studio art experiences, as well as the study of art history, are facets of the art education program. Intensive practical classroom experience completes the educational program for professionals in art education.
The student will be able to:
*Students who do not have a traditional studio art degree will need to take art area courses on the undergraduate level prior to admission to the MAT in Art Education to make up any deficiencies. Please contact the program coordinator, Dr. Susanne Gunter, to review transcripts and determine needs, if any.
The MAT in Art Education at Converse College is a minimum of 45 graduate credit hours in art education, studio art, art history, general education, and psychology and includes intensive practical clinical and classroom experiences. The program is designed to prepare the graduate student who is seeking initial teacher certification through coursework and experiences pertaining to teaching Pre-K-12 art students. The program employs the artist/researcher/teacher model to ensure best practices in art education are demonstrated
Converse is extremely proud of the following MFA students and graduates for their recent accomplishments. They were led by our illustrious MFA faculty members Susan Tekulve, Tyree Daye, and Denise …
Dr. Morgan Strickland, Dr. Annika Karlsen, and Dr. Evan Thomas presented at the 2021 SCCA Annual Conference. Their presentation focused on adapting the Marriage and Family Therapy program due to …
Converse is a nationally recognized and regionally accredited doctoral university.
Lienne Medford
Dean of Education and Graduate Studies
864.596.9082
lienne.medford@converse.edu
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